D1NZ locks in 2027 calendar, confirming return to Gisborne Drift Park
The D1NZ National Drifting Championship has confirmed its return to Gisborne to open the 2027 season, with a double header at Gisborne Drift Park from 15-17 January.
Pro drivers will contest two…
World Surf League event coming to Tairāwhiti
Tairāwhiti will host some of Asia-Pacific’s top surfers next year, with the inaugural Tairāwhiti Pro bringing a World Surf League Qualifying Series event to the region. East Coast Surfriders (ECS…
Touchwood Fishing Charters
Touchwood Fishing Charters strives to make fishing accessible, enjoyable, and memorable for all. With support from the Trust’s RTO team, owners Amber and Mike Clarke have enhanced their tourism…
Local tourism operators attend TRENZ
Local tourism operators, alongside the Trust’s destination team, showcased some of Tairāwhiti Gisborne's leading tourism experiences at TRENZ 2026.
TRENZ is New Zealand’s largest tourism trade…
High-level motorsport headed to Tairāwhiti
Co-creators of the newly established H Blackbee Drift Park, Boss Blackbee and local drifting champion Wereta Kake, will soon see their long-held vision realised as the D1NZ National Drifting…
Operators come together for Tairāwhiti Tourism Day Out
Tourism operators from across the region came together for the inaugural Tairāwhiti Tourism Day Out, hosted by the Trust in its capacity as the Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO).
The event…
Motu Outdoor Adventures
Motu Outdoor Adventures is one of the region’s newest tourism experiences. It invites thrill seekers to explore the rugged terrain of the Motu countryside on four-wheel-drive and ATV tours. Visitors…
Gisborne cycle tourism operators inspired at Great Rides Hui
Representatives from Cycle Gisborne, Tapuwae Tairāwhiti Trails and Motu Trails attended the North Island Great Rides Hui – Te Hui Tūhono in Cambridge this July.
Trust Tairāwhiti, as the Regional…
Tairāwhiti tourism operators connect with global buyers at eXplore
New local tourism operators Thelma Karaitiana of Ngā Parae o Manutūkē and Grant Brown of Motu Outdoor Adventures recently joined the Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO), Tairāwhiti Gisborne, at this…
Refurbishment project underway for Gisborne’s isite
Gisborne’s isite will undergo a significant makeover in the coming weeks to align its look and feel with the Visitor Information Network (VIN) around Aotearoa. The refurbishment project, funded…
Dive Tatapouri achieves Qualmark Gold Accreditation
Famous for its one-of-a-kind Reef Ecology Tour, Dive Tatapouri has earned the prestigious Qualmark Gold accreditation, a recognition reserved for top-performing New Zealand businesses that deliver…
Aon New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships arrive in Tairāwhiti
This week, the Aon New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships will bring nearly 1,300 athletes and 2,000 supporters, volunteers and officials to Tairāwhiti, providing a significant economic boost…
Trust releases ten-year Tairāwhiti Cruise Development Pathway
Trust Tairāwhiti has launched the Tairāwhiti Cruise Development Pathway (TCDP), a long-term strategy to strengthen the region’s position as a top cruise destination.
Developed in collaboration with…
Tairāwhiti Gisborne, New Zealand, declares itself the ultimate shared workspace to attract digital nomads
Tairāwhiti Gisborne has launched a new campaign to attract remote workers to the stunning East Coast region, following the New Zealand Government’s announcement to allow visitors to work remotely in…
November 2024 destination insights
November brought both challenges and opportunities for tourism in Tairāwhiti. Here's a quick rundown: There was a noticeable lag in accommodation usage compared to the previous year, with commercial…
Trust supports city centre bus service during R&V
Trust Tairāwhiti is partnering with Rhythm & Vines to run a subsidised bus service throughout the festival to connect campers safely to Gisborne’s CBD.
